Ranginui

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0660

Description: Contains histories and biographies including `The History of Te Huki', `The History of Te-O-Tane', whakapapa of Rakaipakaa, 'The Coming of Ngati Kahungunu', waiata, and whakapapa of Porourangi Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1864-1900

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B028

Description: Contains cosmological notes about Rangi and Papa, Tane's meeting with Io, the separation of the heavens and the pillars used to prop up Rangi; also contains information about the divine origin of various astronomical features (eg sun, stars) and about the Maori division of time; there are some brief comments about the instruction received by Te Matorohanga, and whakapapa from Rangi and Papa to Whatahoro's contemporaries from the Papawai area Other - Book only a quarter full Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ¼ brown, maroon boards, 31 cm., vol numbered 16

Date: 1855-1909

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B014

Description: Contains cosmological notes about Rangi and Papa, the children of Rangi and Papa, the separation of Rangi and Papa, the creation of women, the flight of Hine-nui-te-po and the death of Maui, notes about the divine origins of various items and practices, and the various activities of the children of Rangi and Papa Also contains notes about conflicts involving Manaia at Hawaiki, and a subsequent flight to New Zealand and further fighting in New Zealand There are notes about 18th and 19th century conflicts involving Wairarapa hapu, including waiata, and subsequent peace-making in the face of external invasion; there is also a `genealogy' of whare wananga Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ½ brown calf, black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 4

Date: ca 1885

By: Harding, William James, 1826-1899

Reference: PAColl-3501

Description: Studio portraits and street scenes Arrangement: Negative numbers G174782-85-1/2, G26822-25-1/1 Quantity: 7 b&w original negative(s).

Date: n d

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-079

Description: Contains notes on whakapapa from Tainui, Aotea, Te Arawa from the creation of the universe from Te Kore through to Te Po, Nga Rangi through to prominent ancestors; also includes an essay entitled `The House of Te Heuheu' which describes the Ariki of Ngati Tuwharetoa; also waiata and haka; map of the Tainui - Waikato region Enclosures - a map of the Waikato area Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1934

From: Davies, George Henry, 1844-1914: Maori manuscripts

Reference: MS-0669

Description: Contains extensive whakapapa recorded by Hori Ropiha, waiata, karakia and narratives about cosmological events, the settlement of Aotearoa from Hawaiki, and the activities of more recent ancestors; also contains notes about various proverbs, and and the origins of various Maori customs and practices Variations in title - Spine title - Davies Maori Ms, Hori Ropiha Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Ms

Date: 1865 - 1902

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B011

Description: Contains cosmological notes dictated by Te Matorohanga, including lists of the 12 heavens, the occupants of the heavens, the names of Io, the children of Rangi and Papa, the separation of Rangi and Papa, and the ascent to the highest heaven Also includes various clippings from Te Puke ki Hikurangi Other - Only half the book has been used Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Black ledger, silver clasp, 24 cm., vol numbered 7

Date: 1881 - 1912

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B025

Description: Contains whakapapa, karakia, and cosmological notes about the separation of Rangi and Papa; also contains narratives about the lives and actions of other deities including Tawhakai, Tangaroa, Ruatepupuke, Maui, Rata, Rautapu and Uenuku; in these accounts there is information about the origins of various beliefs and practices. Also contains a seven page narrative about Te Ati Awa incursions into the Wairarapa following their migration to the Wellington area [compare with version by Best in qMS-0202] and the capture of Te Uamairangi and Te Kakapi o te rangi, niece of Te Wharepouri, and the subsequesnt peace making at Pito-one (Petone); there are also copies of a petition calling for increased Maori representation in Parliament, and a letter to Maui Pomare with regard to land at Pouakani. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Marbled boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 15

Date: 1910

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B010

Description: Contains autobiographical notes about Te Whatahoro and his training as a tohunga, and his presentation of information to the Tanenuiarangi Committee; there are also cosmological notes about Rangi and Papa, their children, their separation, Tane's ascent to the highest heaven, the creation of women, notes about the twelve heavens and their inhabitants; there is also a discussion of the points of agreement and digression among various tohunga There are notes about the Maori division of time, whakapapa (cosmological and mortal), notes about astrology and navigation, karakia, waiata, and notes about the changing nature of traditional lore in the modern world There are narratives about various ancestors and their actions; these narratives cover such topics as the origin of tattooing, the migration from Hawaiki and the settlement of New Zealand, and the interaction between Maori and pre-Maori inhabitants of New Zealand There is also narrative text about 18th and 19th century conflicts between hapu of Ngati Kahungunu and Rangitane, and between Waikato and Ngati Kahungunu Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: ¼ maroon, blue boards, 33 cm., vol numberedf 6

Date: [18--]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-093

Description: Contains extensive whakapapa relating to the Ihaka Whaanga family; Rangi and Papa; Tane and cosmological notes about the creation of the universe, with associated karakia; notes about Pourangahua and the introduction of the kumara to New Zealand, with related karakia. Pages have notes in Smith's hand. Other - See also Locke's paper in Transactions of the New Zealand Institute, 1882 Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: [1870-1940]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-017

Description: Includes volume labelled `Book IV, pp64-77, whakapapa from Paetai Wilson and others linking with authentic modern dates' which includes house championship organisation; Kohupatiki whanautanga; and many notes and whakapapa unidentified Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph Whakapapa charts

Date: 1945

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-088

Description: Contains stories, whakapapa and Maori religious ideas and events relating to the creation of the universe and the origin of mankind Also contains loose notes and printed matter on whakapapa and a letter to the Minister of Maori Affairs in application of a liquor license Other Titles - Mareikura - Io (English) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: [ca 19--?]

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-092

Description: The title of this book is 'He tuhi mareikura, Nga korero a te Maori o te hanganga mai o te ao, No nga whare wananga o Tainui' and the inlet says the same with the addition 'Pukapuka tuatahi' Contains whakapapa, stories, concepts and ideas pertaining to the creation of the universe, the evolution of mankind and elements of Maori religion Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: n d

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-096

Description: The title of this book is 'Book 3, He tuhi mareikura, A treasury of sacred writing' and the inlet says the same with the addition 'Book Three' Contains whakapapa, stories and explanations about the creation of the universe, the evolution of mankind and aspects of Maori religion and Pei talks about his research; collecting information and methodology. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: n d

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-093

Description: The title of this book is 'English translation, He tuhi mareikura, A treasury of sacred writing, Book 2' and the inlet says 'He tuhi mareikura, My sacred writing, A Mori account of the creation, Book 2, Nga ohaoha tapu, Continued from Book 1' Contains whakapapa, stories and ideas pertaining to the creation of the universe, the evolution of mankind and concepts pertaining to Maori religion Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1967, 1976

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-086

Description: Contains waiata, whakapapa and stories relating to the creation of the universe; the waiata relate to a multitude of themes such as religion, marriage and customs Other Titles - Mareikura - He pukapuka ohaoha 1 (Maori) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: n d

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-098

Description: The title of this book is 'Nama 1, He tuhi mareikura, Nga korero a te Maori mo te Hanganga mai o te ao, No nga whare wananga o Tainui, Pukapuka tuatahi' Contains whakapapa, stories and religious Maori concepts and ideas relating to the creation of the universe, the evolution of mankind and Maori religion Relationship complexity - MS-Papers-5220-098 and MS-Papers-5220-097 appear to be related to each other and are the Maori versions 1 and 2 of Pei's `Mareikura'. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1940 - 1949

From: Various artists :A series of Polynesian legends by E Mervyn Taylor, George Woods, Russell Clark, Henry Edwards, Peter McIntyre, S B MacLennan. [Wellington, I C I, 1955]

By: Taylor, Ernest Mervyn, 1906-1964

Reference: E-205-q-028

Description: Mythological Maori figures Rangi and Papa forming the landscape of New Zealand. In the foreground are a seal, a tuatara, a kiwi, pukeko and takahe with a white heron in the upper right corner and a dragon-like creature, (intended to represent a taniwha?) in the upper left corner One of a series of pictures reproduced on I. C. I. calendars, 1960s? Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of wood engraving 150 x 200 mm

Date: n d

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5220-095

Description: The title of this book is 'English translation, He tuhi mareikura, A treasury of sacred writing, A Maori account of the creation, Book 3' Contains whakapapa, stories and ideas about the creation of the universe, the evolution of mankind and concepts relating to Maori religion Also contains a chapter on western evolution. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1000-1880

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-B36/71A

Description: Contains an extensive amount of whakapapa starting from the creation of the universe through to the Maori gods down to prominent Maori ancestors 1 - Source of Title Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Inventory available.